How popular is the name Cleto in 2025?

Cleto is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Cleto most popular?

Cleto peaked in 1933, reaching #2214 among US boy names.

Cleto will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Cleto entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2214 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2214

peak (1933)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Cleto are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Cleto alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Cleto in 2025?: Cleto is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Cleto most popular?: Cleto peaked in 1933, reaching #2214 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Cleto with classmates?: Cleto will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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